TV presenter and women’s health advocate Davina McCall visited Benenden School to encourage young women to ?stand up and make noise? at the inaugural Women and Wellness conference
In a keynote speech and Q&A session, Davina McCall opened the conference held on 8th November 2023 at Benenden School in Kent. Speakers discussed topics such as the menopause, pensions, investing, nutrition, and digital safety.
Her speech touched on her experience with the menopause and HRT, and what it means to be a woman.
Davina said ?I wouldn?t change being a woman for anything, we have heavy periods and the menopause and all sorts of other things, but all these things make us the most resilient people ever. It also means when you get to my age you have a deep empathy for all women. We are in a club. It?s very special being a woman, this is what makes us so breathtakingly amazing. There are so many crosses to bear but also so many benefits.? Benenden School pupils
Around 200 students and members of the local community came to learn more about the difference issues that women face in the 21st century. In Davina’s slot, she encouraged the audience of students to go after what they want, saying ?I cannot encourage you more to hustle. If you think you don?t have a voice, get someone?s email address and make a noise. You have to keep walking: things happen if you walk. If you sit down and wait for someone to come to you it?s not going to happen.?
Davina also discussed her experience ...